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Vallarta Welcomes 'Mexico Rewards' Contest Winners
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board welcomed the first winner of the Mexico Tourism Board’s 'Mexico Rewards' program last week. Lori Ruffolo, of Chicago-based Travel Forum Inc, won a 7-night stay at Casa Velas and other great prizes for booking the most Vallarta-Nayarit trips from Feb-April.
Safety Advice & Free Matchmaking for Mexico Road Trips
 BanderasNews.com
Every winter, thousands of 'snowbirds' RV or drive from Canada and the US to Mexico's warm and sunny climes. Mexico road travel experts Bill and Dot Bell have been driving extensively in Mexico for 25 years and offer plenty of advice to make your road trip safer and easier.
Hotel Industry's Biggest Names Reinvesting in Mexico
 Nadja Brandt
Hotel demand in Mexico is increasingly, with an rising number of tourists coming from places not traditionally associated with travel here. The resurgence is spurring a wave of investment by some of the biggest names in the hotel industry, including Hyatt and Starwood Hotels.
Air Transport Regional Offers Guadalajara to PVR Flights
 Vallarta Opina
During last week's World Tourism Day celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, the Jalisco Secretary of Tourism, Enrique Ramos Flores, announced that Air Transport Regional is set to begin operations in the state capital in November, and will begin offering flights to Puerto Vallarta and four other cities.
Mexico on My Mind Releases Mexico Relocation Guide
 BanderasNews.com
Mexico on My Mind has released their new Mexico Relocation Guide. The 2014 guide to moving to Mexico includes topics like; the best places to live, safety, immigration, importing your car, purchasing Mexico insurance, the cost of living, and what to expect after you arrive.
'Live It to Believe It' Campaign Launched in New York
 Adam Leposa
The Mexico Tourism Board’s new 'Live It to Believe It' marketing campaign for Vallarta-Nayarit was launched at the New York Museum of Natural History last week. The destination's new marketing campaign is part of a five-point program aimed at increasing tourism to Mexico.
Peña Nieto May Cancel Canada Trip Due to Visa Row
 BanderasNews.com
The Mexican ambassador to Canada said that President Enrique Peña Nieto will not make a planned official visit to Canada next year unless the Canadian government acts to remove the requirement that Mexicans obtain travel visas before visiting their country.
For Migrants, New Land of Opportunity is Mexico
 Damien Cave
Mexico, whose economic woes once pushed millions of people north, is becoming an immigrant destination. The country’s documented foreign-born population nearly doubled between 2000 and 2010, and officials now say the pace is accelerating as broad changes in the global economy create new dynamics of migration.
Travel in Women-Only Pink Taxis a Shade More Pleasant
 Motors.new
Women in Puebla, Mexico's fourth-largest city, are tickled pink over the city's new fleet of women-only taxi cabs. The rose-tinted taxis have the approval of the city's governing authorities and are intended to provide women with the option of secure personal travel.
Mexico’s Quiroga Looks for Win in Vegas This Weekend
 VegasNews.com
Mexico's German Quiroga never has raced at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he’s been tabbed as a potential first-time series winner at this weekend's Smith’s 350 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - a pretty tall order for a racer who never has driven on the coarse.
Monarch Butterflies Ready for September 'Jail-Break'
 Rachel Webber
After a successful first year of a butterfly rearing program at the Washington State Penitentiary, hundreds of Monarch butterflies will be released in September as part of a study answering the question: where do these flying insects from the Pacific Northwest go?
'Dancing With The Stars' Comes to Riviera Nayarit
 BroadwayWorld.com
From November 17 to 21, 2013 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit will host an all-inclusive 'Dancing Week' highlighted by dance classes led by three-time World Dance Champion and 'Dancing With The Stars' favorite, Louis Van Amstel, and co-host Stephanie de Ortiz.
Superior Tours Vallarta Ready for the 2013-2014 Season
 Marie Callan
Superior Tours Vallarta has been spending the months of August and September preparing their tours and excursions for the upcoming Winter Season. Between exploring new destinations and planning so many great trips throughout Mexico, owner Astrid Van Dam has been very busy.
Private Flight Arrivals on the Rise in Vallarta-Nayarit
 Vallarta Opina
The number of upper-income North American tourists arriving in Vallarta-Nayarit via the Aerotron private jet facilities is up 17% over last year, while the number of national visitors has increased by 24%, according to Owner/Director Captain Enrique Tron Berengue.
Say 'Sí' to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jerry Nunn
With direct flights from Chicago on airlines like AeroMexico, the resort city of Puerto Vallarta, located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, makes a great winter vacation destination. And, when booking through a service like Apple Vacations, much of the work is done for you.
Mexican Pacific Ports Form 'Ruta del Pacífico' Alliance
 Rodrigo Lopez Becerril
The Mexican Pacific Coast ports of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Manzanillo have formed the 'Ruta del Pacífico Mexicano' committee, a unified alliance that is committed to reviving the region's cruise industry market through cooperative strategies.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit on T+L 'Best Hotels' List
 hospitalitynet.org
Making its second appearance on Travel & Leisure Magazine's 'World's Best Survey,' Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit ranks 10th amongst the Top 25 Best Hotels in Mexico. Judging for the prestigious survey is based on opinions from among the world's most discriminating travelers.
8th 'Vallartazo Vochero' Scheduled for November 15-17
 Banderas News Team
According to Vallarta Volkswagen Club Vice President Andrew Femania, a caravan of Volkswagens from all over Mexico will converge in Puerto Vallarta November 15-17 for a fun-filled weekend of everything 'vocho,' including a parade of classic and decorated models down the Malecón.
Vallarta Cruise Season Kicks Off, 110 Arrivals Expected
 Doraliz Terrón Moreno
110 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during Cruise Season, which started last Friday and will culminate in May 2014. This represents a 30 percent increase in the number of cruise ship arrivals to our port, when compared to the same period of 2012.
 Puerto Vallarta one of Mexico’s Leading MICE Destinations
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s leading MICE destinations because of its superior professional services along with its proximity to key markets in the US and Canada. Enriched by Mexican heritage, this charming seaport has colonial-era roots and every modern convenience.
Festival Sayulita: Film, Tequila, Music and Surf
 Lina Weissman
The first annual Festival Sayulita is a unique gathering for all lovers of Mexico, film, tequila, food, music and surf to be held January 16-18, 2014. The idyllic coastal town of Sayulita provides a scenic, bohemian background that's perfect for this international festival.
An Introduction to Mexico: Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta
 Hiko Mitsuzuka
I knew Mexico would have wondrous features waiting for me when I journeyed down to Puerto Vallarta and visited Riviera Nayarit, but the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is a destination within a destination, loaded with plenty to see, eat and do.
Ignore the Myths - You Can Take Your Kids to Mexico
 Rachel Denning
Mexico is a spectacular place to visit with or without children. It's a country for families to fall in love with and visit again and again. Don't let the urban legends spoil your perception of what Mexico is really like. Come see for yourself and discover the truth.
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